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London calling
If you’ve never been to London before the top tourist attractions like the Tower of London and Westminster Abbey should be on everyone’s wish list. As Europe’s largest capital city London also has a real depth of places to see from museums and galleries to architecture and theatre as well as plenty of idiosyncratic experiences.
Tips on choosing a guide
Choosing the right guide is hugely important to the overall experience of your tour. All our guides are Blue Badge accredited which apart from ensuring exclusive access to some of London’s biggest attractions, guarantees you a level of knowledge and experience. There are also obvious requirements, such as do they speak your language and are
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The influence of the German Prince Albert on British culture
2019 marked Queen’s Victoria’s 200th Birthday. It was commemorated with special exhibitions and documentaries to remember her 63-year reign during the 19th Century when Britain was still an empire that ruled a third of the world. But let’s look at the man that influenced and formed her: her beloved husband, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. Albert
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From St Nicholas to Santa Claus
Raising my children in England but wanting to keep German Christmas traditions caused a lot of confusion for them. Who is St Nicholas? Why do we get presents on 6th and 24th of December but not on the 25th? Why does Santa Claus not visit us? Who are Kris Kringle and Father Christmas? It all
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